Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder in his warm home-from-home environment. His nurturing approach allows children to feel safe and secure, giving them support when needed. For example, when a child wakes from a nap, the childminder is quick to offer reassuring cuddles. He ensures that there are resources available to children, inside and outside, such as stickers to create pictures or sand to play with. This helps to support their independent choices. Children behave well. They enjoy the warm praise which the childminder offers. For example, children smile widely as the childminder praises their achievements such peeling the back off the stickers. The childminder is a positive role model which helps children to understand positive behaviours they should display.

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The provision is good

Children go out on daily outings, such as to local parks where they have many opportunities to be physical. For example, they can run, climb up the slides and younger children enjoy time on the swings. This helps to develop children's gross motor skills, such as body balance and coordination. Children attend different activities in the local area. They visit children's groups and the library. This helps children to have knowledge of their diverse community and develops their confidence in their surroundings.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a sequenced curriculum across all areas of learning as the childminder uses a child-led approach. He identifies areas where children need support. The childminder follows children's interests to enhance their learning. This being said, the childminder's intention for children's learning as he joins their play is not specific always to their individual needs. However, children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder links to children's interests successfully to engage them in experiences. For example, young children enjoy looking for minibeasts, developing their knowledge of different species around the garden. The childminder gets out magnify glasses to support their learning. n Children have fun with the childminder, who is involved in their play. He chats freely to them, offering a running commentary about what is happening. He regularly introduces new words, rhymes and songs. Children's language is

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developing well. He supports children whose home language is not English, as he learns keywords to help them to develop different skills. Children enjoy looking at factual books to support their learning. They enjoy sharing books together with the childminder, which develops a love of early reading. For example, they listen to different books and talk about a familiar story. The childminder uses lots of expression, as he points to the words and the pictures to the children encouraging them to interact as they lift the flaps.

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17 August 2023 n Children show good fine motor skills as they mark make during craft activities. They learn to take turns to use the different resources. Children hear mathematical language woven into their play. The childminder talks about the size and shapes of resources used to make patterns in the sand. Children remain engaged for extended periods of time. n The childminder helps the children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Through play and discussion, the children learn about healthy food and the importance of keeping hydrated. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n Parents provide positive reviews about the childminder detailing the up-to-date information they receive about their child's learning and progress and how they can support their child's learning at home. Parents say their children are happy and developing well, and that the childminder cares for them well. However, he

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does not share information about children's learning with other settings they attend. Therefore, children do not have continuity of learning. n The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to keeping his knowledge and skills up to date. He has completed a variety of mandatory training courses. He considers his provision and reflects on his practice. For example, he organises the environment and range of resources to complement the cohort and stages of development of the children attending. Therefore, activities are suitable to enhance children's learning, ensuring that they have the skills for their next stage of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands his responsibility to keep children safe. He ensures that he keeps his training up to date. The childminder demonstrates robust knowledge of the potential signs and indicators of abuse and neglect. He is aware of local safeguarding issues, and how these may impact on the children he cares for. There are clear reporting procedures in place should he need to report a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder understands the process to follow should an allegation be made against him or a member of his household. Regular risk assessments ensure that hazards are minimised in the setting.

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should:

n provide activities with a clear learning intention for children's individual learning needs n develop partnerships with other settings the children attend, to embed a consistent approach when supporting children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492535 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10305644 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bromley, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. He holds a qualified teacher status. He offers funding for children aged three and four years. The childminder has a pet dog.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk. He talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability, training record and safeguarding documents. n The inspector took account of written reviews provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

17 August 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

17 August 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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